About Erectile Function Testing
Erectile function testing is one of the most common methods used to evaluate sexual dysfunction in men. This assessment is usually done with a questionnaire called the “International Index of Erectile Function” (IIEF). The IIEF was developed by Dr. Raymond Rosen and his team in 1997 and has gained widespread acceptance in the scientific community. The questionnaire helps to identify potential problems by comprehensively evaluating the status of men’s sexual function.
Purpose of this Form
The IIEF questionnaire is designed to objectively measure an individual's status, particularly in critical areas such as erectile function and sexual satisfaction. Questions in the questionnaire provide information to measure a patient's ability to achieve and maintain erection hardness, level of satisfaction with sexual intercourse, and effectiveness of treatment methods.
The survey focuses on five key issues:
1. Adequacy of erection
2. Duration of erection
3. Level of sexual satisfaction
4. Orgasm quality
5. General sexual satisfaction
Classification of Erectile Dysfunction (ED)
The survey's 6 questions (questions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 15) regarding erectile function are used to determine the severity of erectile dysfunction (ED). The answers to these questions are evaluated with a specific scoring system:
• “Not at all or almost not at all”: 1 point
• “Rarely”: 2 points
• “Sometimes”: 3 points
• “Mostly”: 4 points
• “Always”: 5 points
The total score obtained is used to classify the severity of erectile dysfunction:
Erectile Function Score Erectile Dysfunction Classification
6-10 Severe ED
11-16 Medium ED
17-25 Mild ED
26-30 no ED
Importance of Survey Responses
The questions in this survey ask about changes in your sexual life in the last 4 weeks. Answering the questions honestly and clearly will help your doctor determine the most appropriate treatment method for you. Your answers will only be evaluated by your doctor and your confidentiality will be protected.